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The Aging Midfacial Skeleton: Implications for Rejuvenation and Reconstruction Using ImplantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Facial plast Surg 2009; 25: 252-259DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242037ABSTRACTTraditional theories on facial aging and methods for rejuvenation focus primarily on soft tissues with ptosis as the major mechanism responsible for senescent changes. Anatomic studies demonstrate that there are also many changes to the craniofacial skeleton as patients age. Midface skeletal augmentation, using implants made of porous polyethylene, is a simple and effective method to reverse age-related changes of the facial skeleton in patients with intact occlusion. Skeletal implants correct concave morphology by increasing projection and provide a mea...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - November 19, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: journals

Craniosynostosis: A Radiological and Surgical PerspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of the cranial sutures. It is identified early in life either due to cosmetic deformity or due to more serious functional complications. Isolated forms of craniosynostosis are much more common and less challenging in their management than their syndromic counterpart. Modern multislice computed tomography and 3D reconstructions have revolutionized surgical planning and follow-up. We review the radiological features of the craniosynostoses, complications, and associated conditions that may alter patient management. Common surgical techniques and postoperative appearances are illustrat...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound CT and MRI - November 18, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Olga Kirmi, Steven J. Lo, David Johnson, Philip Anslow Source Type: journals

Loeys-Dietz syndrome type I and type II: clinical findings and novel mutations in two Italian patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We report two novel mutations in the TGFBR1 and TGFBR2 genes in two patients affected with LDS and showing marked phenotypic variability. Due to the difficulties in the clinical approach to a TGFBR-related disease, among patients with vascular involvement, with or without aortic root dilatation and LDS cardinal features, genotyping is mandatory to clarify the diagnosis, and to assess the management, prognosis, and counselling issues. (Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases)
Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases - November 2, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Bruno DreraMarco RitelliNicoletta ZoppiAnita WischmeijerMaria GnoliRossella FattoriPier Giacomo Calzavara-PintonSergio BarlatiMarina Colombi Source Type: journals

The evaluation of the use of the buccal myomucosal flap in cleft palate repair—a comparative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to evaluate the importance of using the buccal myomucosal flap in cleft palate repair. This is a retrospective comparative study between two centers in which almost the same technique of cleft palate repair is used. The main difference in the repairs is that a buccal myomucosal flap is used as a part of the operation in one center and not in the other. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A was composed of the cases operated at the Craniofacial Institute in Southfield, MI, USA by the second author. In these, a buccal myomucosal flap was used as a step in the cleft palate repair. Group B con...
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - October 31, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: European Journal of Plastic surgery Source Type: journals

Median Facial Cleft with a Frontoethmoidal Encephalocele Treated with Craniofacial Bipartition and Free Radial Forearm Flap: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a patient with a median facial cleft with a frontoethmoidal encephalocele, hypertelorism, hydrocephalus, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage referred to our department due to numerous complications after previous surgical treatments. An 8-year-old girl, born with median cleft syndrome, underwent neurosurgical repair of the encephalocele at another hospital and cleft lip/palate repair later in the same year. Her hydrocephalus was treated with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, but she underwent numerous shunt revisions due to recurrent intracerebral infections. In 2008, she was rehospitalized due to a gram-negative...
Source: Skull Base - October 30, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: journals

Pediatric craniofacial surgery for craniosynostosis: Our experience and current concepts: Part -1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe our successful results along with individualized operative technical modifications adopted based on the current understanding of the disease. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - October 29, 2009 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Anantheswar Y N, Venkataramana N K Source Type: journals

Pediatric craniofacial surgery for craniosynostosis: Our experience and current concepts: Parts -2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present our experience in treating 17 children with syndromic craniostenosis with successful outcomes and minimal morbidity. We also describe the principles behind the staging. Technology adoption has improved the results as well as reduced the complications to an acceptable minimum. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - October 29, 2009 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Anantheswar Y N, Venkataramana N K Source Type: journals

Spring-Assisted Surgery-A Surgeon's Manual for the Manufacture and Utilization of Springs in Craniofacial Surgery.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS:: Long-term experience with spring-assisted surgery has facilitated the development of standardized, reproducible techniques allowing spring design modifications to optimize clinical outcome. PMID: 19881385 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - October 29, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Pyle J, Glazier S, Couture D, Sanger C, Gordon S, David L Tags: J Craniofac Surg Source Type: journals

Volume and distances of the maxillary sinus in craniofacial deformities with midfacial hypoplasiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There were differences in the structure of the maxillary sinuses among patients with different CFDs. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seung Yong Song, Jong Won Hong, Tai Suk Roh, Yong Oock Kim, Deok Won Kim, Beyoung Yun Park Tags: Sinonasal Disorders Source Type: journals

Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. - SYNTHES BENDING PLIERS - STRAIGHT FOR CRANIOFACIAL/ORTHOGNATHIC PL - Class 2 RecallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
SYNTHES BENDING PLIERS - STRAIGHT FOR CRANIOFACIAL/ORTHOGNATHIC PL, Catalog # SD347.967. Synthes Titanium Matrix Mandible Sagittal Plates and Instruments are intended for general use in orthognathic surgery. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)
Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006 - October 27, 2009 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: organizations

Progress Report On Cleft Palate Surgery In Developing CountriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Craniofacial surgeons around the world are striving toward a critical goal: making high-quality cleft palate and craniofacial reconstructive surgical services available to children in developing countries. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 25, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cleft Palate Source Type: news

Neuroembryology and functional anatomy of craniofacial cleftsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ewings Ember L, Carstens Michael HIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009 42(3):19-34The master plan of all vertebrate embryos is based on neuroanatomy. The embryo can be anatomically divided into discrete units called neuromeres so that each carries unique genetic traits. Embryonic neural crest cells arising from each neuromere induce development of nerves and concomitant arteries and support the development of specific craniofacial tissues or developmental fields. Fields are assembled upon each other in a programmed spatiotemporal order. Abnormalities in one field can affect the shape and position of developing adjacent f...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - October 24, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ewings Ember L, Carstens Michael H Source Type: journals

Functional and aesthetic correction of secondary unilateral cleft lip nasal deformitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cohen Mimis, Morris David E, White Aisha D, Patel PravinIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009 42(3):91-101The treatment of patients with unilateral cleft lip has undergone significant development during the last decades. With better understanding of the anatomy of the unilateral cleft lip and nasal deformities, primary correction of the nasal deformity at the time of lip repair, critical evaluation of short and long-term results following various treatment protocols, and constant striving for perfection in both aesthetics and function, we have been able to design improved treatment strategies and more accurate surgical te...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - October 24, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Cohen Mimis, Morris David E, White Aisha D, Patel Pravin Source Type: journals

Formatting the surgical management of Tessier cleft types 3 and 4Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mishra R K, Purwar ReeteshIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009 42(3):174-183Tessier cleft types 3 and 4 are rare entities even among what are considered other rare craniofacial clefts. Very few cases have been reported worldwide, especially in the bilateral form. In the absence of any well-laid guidelines for management of such rare cases, plastic surgeons operate on such cases due to the inherent complexities in technique. To overcome this problem and provide a ground rule for surgical management of such cases, we propose an easier format with a 'split approach' of the affected areas. In our proposed forma...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - October 24, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mishra R K, Purwar Reetesh Source Type: journals

Do Cellular Phones Lead To Bone Weakening?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Wearing a cell phone on your belt may lead to decreased bone density in an area of the pelvis that is commonly used for bone grafts, according to a study in the September issue of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, under the editorship of Mutaz B. Habal, MD, FRCSC. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 24, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopaedics Source Type: news

[Obituary] Obituary: Anthony David HockleyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
British neurosurgeon who was a pioneer in paediatric neurosurgery and craniofacial reconstructive surgery. Born in Hampton Court, UK, on Oct 4, 1943, he died of heart failure on June 21, 2009, aged 65 years. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - October 22, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Stephen Pincock Tags: Obituary Source Type: journals

Craniofacial Venous Malformations: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features That Predict Treatment OutcomeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The feature of lesion margin on MRI before sclerotherapy is an important predictor of treatment outcome for craniofacial VMs. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 20, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: YunBo Jin, XiaoXi Lin, Hui Chen, Wei Li, XiaoJie Hu, Gang Ma, Ling Zhu, MingHua Sun, Chuan Yang, Wei Wang Tags: Basic and Patient-Oriented Research Source Type: journals

Bone-anchored titanium implants for auricular rehabilitation: case report and review of literature.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The surgical technique for rehabilitation using implant-retained auricular prostheses seems to be simple. It is associated with low rates of adverse skin reactions and long-term complications. Prostheses anchored by osseointegrated implants seem to provide better retention than do prostheses supported on spectacle frames, less risk of discoloration through the use of adhesives and better esthetic results than do prostheses anchored in the surgical cavity. PMID: 19820877 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal)
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Gumieiro EH, Dib LL, Jahn RS, Santos Junior JF, Nannmark U, Granström G, Abrahão M Tags: Sao Paulo Med J Source Type: journals

Craniofacial Trauma (Hardt et al.)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diagnosis and Management The book covers the entire scope of traumatology in the important border area between the neuro- and viscerocranium. It focuses on diagnostic operation planning and the interdisciplinary management of craniofacial injuries. In the first part, the classification and epidemiology of craniofacial fractures are outlined and specific problems are discussed. The second part deals with ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - October 14, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Source Type: organizations

Hospital use and associated costs of children aged zero-to-two years with craniofacial malformations in MassachusettsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Craniofacial malformations (CFMs) are among the most common and correctable birth defects in the United States, often requiring multiple medical and surgical treatments. However, population-based data on hospital utilization and costs are sparse.This retrospective cohort study used linked data from the Massachusetts Pregnancy to Early Life Longitudinal Data System. Cases were children born during 1998-2002 in Massachusetts hospitals to Massachusetts residents, alive at age two years, and ascertained by the Massachusetts Birth Defects Monitoring Program as having a CFM (orofacial cleft, craniosynostosis, microtia/anotia). M...
Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - October 13, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Judith Weiss, Milton Kotelchuck, Scott D. Grosse, Susan E. Manning, Marlene Anderka, Diego F. Wyszynski, Howard Cabral, Wanda Barfield, Raul Garcia, Emily Lu, Cathy Higgins Source Type: journals

Architectural characteristics of the normal and deformity mandible revealed by three-dimensional functional unit analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The 3D architecture of the mandible contributes to the functional and morphological characteristics of the lower one third of craniofacial region. The mandible has six distinct functional units, and its architecture is the sum of balanced growth of each functional unit and surrounding matrix. A dentofacial deformity (DFD) with malocclusion can be interpreted as their unbalanced growth. In order to characterize the mandibular 3D architecture, we analyzed the 3D reconstructed computed tomography (CT) images in terms of functional units. We evaluated both sides of 30 datasets of 3D CT scans of normal c...
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - October 13, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Clinical Oral Investigations Source Type: journals

Psychosocial Adjustment in Children and Adolescents with a Craniofacial Anomaly: Diagnosis-Specific Patterns.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Specific patterns of strengths and weaknesses in psychosocial adjustment may vary by CFA diagnosis. Replication of these findings, with extension to other CFA diagnoses, is warranted. Key Words: psychosocial adjustment, children, adolescents. PMID: 19860517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 13, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Snyder H, Pope A Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Craniocerebral injury resulting from pencil penetrationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Penetrating craniofacial trauma in pediatric age group is quite rare. A case is reported that presented with a pencil penetration injury entering from the anterior maxillary sinus through the orbital medial wall, and ethmoidal cells and septum, reaching the contralateral gyrus rectus of the frontal lobe. All the vital structures were preserved. The patient was first treated with manual extraction of the pencil, without any immediate complications; however, rhinorrhea followed the procedure 4 h later. Early endoscopic surgical intervention was performed and the rhinorrhea was successfully treate...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - October 10, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

[Primary, definitive treatment of the nasoethmoidorbital-midface-frontobasal injuries in the maxillofacial practice.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the possible combinations of traumatism, our operative methods, our supply tactics and experiences. Multiple and defect fractures of the craniofacial bones may cause irreversible deformities, chewing and nutritional disturbances. We preferred the early, primary, definitive supply, with the respect of aesthetic viewpoints with the application of streamlined operative methods like bone fixation and bone replacement. Our fundamental aim is the reduction of the patients' operative load, their nursing time and the enhancement of our operative results. PMID: 19812020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Orvosi Hetilap)
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - October 9, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Nemes I, Pácz M, Rothy A, Erményi I, Kocsis C Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: journals

Sublobar dysplasia—A clinicopathologic report after successful epilepsy surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the clinical presentation, neuroradiologic characteristics, and detailed histopathologic findings in a unique case of drug-resistant focal epilepsy due to sublobar dysplasia (SLD), treated successfully by resection of the malformed cortex. Histopathology with leptomeningeal and subcortical heterotopia, disturbance of cortical lamination and marked cortical and subcortical astrocytosis, but absence of balloon cells, points to a disorder of neuronal migration and organization rather than proliferation in SLD. The additional presence of a lateral proboscis and meningocele in our case as well as further associated ca...
Source: Epilepsia - October 7, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Ingrid Tuxhorn, Friedrich G. Woermann, Heinz W. Pannek, Volkmar H. Hans Source Type: journals

Parental Perspectives of Children Born with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Qualitative Assessment of Suggestions for Healthcare Improvements and Interventions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although parents of children with CL/P were for the most part satisfied with their children's care, the parents who were interviewed for this study suggested attainable changes that may result in more constructive and positive parent involvement as integral members of the craniofacial team. KeyWords: cleft lip, cleft palate, infants, parent education, craniofacial team, interventions, quality improvement. PMID: 19860519 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - October 6, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Knapke S, Bender P, Prows C, Schultz J, Saal H Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

[Progresses in the study of fibrous dysplasia of the jaw bone.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a benign bone lesion. Histologically, the replacement of the normal substance of bone by fibro-osseous connective tissue is the most distinct character. Recent research shows that fibrous dysplasia is caused by a somatic activating mutation of the Gsalpha subunit of protein G. It may involve one bone (monostotic) or multiple bones (polyostotic). Diagnosis relies on X-ray examination and pathology. The indications and extent of surgical therapy for craniofacial FD are controversial. Nonsurgical pharmacological treatments have been disappointing. This review presented the recent advances in clin...
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chen F, Guo CB Tags: Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue Source Type: journals

Change of lip-line cant after 1-jaw orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular asymmetryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These results suggest that LLC is present with chin deviation, even without significant maxillary canting, and can be improved considerably by 1-jaw surgery alone. (Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hyeon-Shik Hwang, Yu-Sun Min, Suk-Cheol Lee, Min-Kyu Sun, Hoi-Soon Lim Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Quantitative Measurement of Symmetry From Photographs Following Surgery for Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A computer based program is presented to be used with digitised frontal and basal photographs. SymNose enables the user to quantify asymmetry of the front view of the lip and nose, and of the nose from the base view, using the area of mismatch of one side reflected over the other. There is a facility to transfer results to a spreadsheet. The program is simple and quick to use and runs on Apple Mackintosh OS 10.4 or later, power and intel based systems. The outline of a feature can be drawn using the mouse, or digitising pad. The program together with Help files are available from the authors. Key words. unilateral clef...
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - September 24, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Pigott R, Pigott B Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: journals

Effects of Transmandibular Symphyseal Distraction on Teeth, Bone, and Temporomandibular JointEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The clinical and radiologic results of the present study have shown that a transmandibular distractor is a clinically effective bone-borne distractor for the correction of mandibular transverse deficiencies and anterior crowding. The follow-up cephalograms and CT scans showed the transverse skeletal stability of the distraction procedure and no permanent temporomandibular dysfunction. However, additional multicenter studies with more patients are necessary to precisely evaluate the long-term postdistraction changes on the skeleton, teeth, and temporomandibular joint. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tayfun Gunbay, M. Cemal Akay, Aynur Aras, Murat Gomel Tags: Basic and Patient-Oriented Research Source Type: journals

Modified Animal Model and Computer-Assisted Approach for Dentoalveolar Distraction Osteogenesis to Reconstruct Unilateral Maxillectomy DefectEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The novel method to develop an animal model with a unilateral maxillary defect was feasible, and the animal model was suitable to develop the reconstruction method for unilateral maxillary defect cases with dentoalveolar DO. Computer-assisted surgical planning and simulation improved the reliability of the maxillofacial surgery, especially for the complex cases. The novel idea to reconstruct the unilateral maxillary defect with dentoalveolar DO was proved through the model experiment. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zhihong Feng, Jinlong Zhao, Libin Zhou, Yan Dong, Yimin Zhao Tags: Basic and Patient-Oriented Research Source Type: journals

Does Hyoid Bone Resection According to Sistrunk Influence Normal Craniofacial Growth? A Cephalometric StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Several vertical and horizontal skeletal and dental cephalometric parameters were shown to be different by trend when compared with control values. A possible negative impact on craniofacial growth potential and direction as a result of hyoid resection in early age according to Sistrunk cannot be excluded. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isabella M. Joss-Vassalli, Christof U. Joss, Urs Gebauer Tags: Basic and Patient-Oriented Research Source Type: journals

A Simple Mechanism for Measuring and Adjusting Distraction Forces During Maxillary AdvancementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Through this mechanism, direct measurement and adjustment of distraction forces during maxillary advancement was possible. The unbalanced pattern of forces observed in patients with cleft suggests the necessity of individual adjustments for controlling pain and clinical symptoms. Accordingly, assessment of distraction forces during maxillary distraction osteogenesis is extremely helpful in understanding the biomechanics of the distraction process. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eduardo Yugo Suzuki, Boonsiva Suzuki Tags: Basic and Patient-Oriented Research Source Type: journals

Building Nonhospital-Based Platforms for Ambulatory Orthognathic Surgery: Facility, Anesthesia, and Price ConsiderationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The discovery of orthognathic surgical techniques led to an explosion of the scope of oral surgery. In the latter half of the 20th century, the elucidation of the biologic basis of corrective jaw and craniofacial surgery expanded the armamentarium of surgeons and even led to a change in the name of the specialty to oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). In the United States, training programs increased from 36 to 48 months to meet the educational demands of the expanded scope. The desire for additional medical and surgical training also led to innovation in the surgical residency programs of the specialty. Armed with a mor...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jeffrey B. Carter, Ali E. Mohammad Tags: A Paradigm Shift in Orthognathic surgery: A Special Series Part I Source Type: journals

Trends in craniofacial surgery at Birmingham—the story of a decadeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study looked at the trends in craniofacial surgery at the Childrens Hospital, Birmingham over a 10-year period from 1997 to 2006. Methods: This is a retrospective study of all consecutive craniofacial surgeries at the Craniofacial Supra-regional Unit, Childrens Hospital, Birmingham. Only those children were included whose demographic and surgical details were available in the hospital database, theatre notes and case notes. We have compared the years 1997–2001 and 2002–2006. (Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ojas Prince Krishnan, P. Praveen, Martin Evans, Stephen Dover Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals

Factors associated with blood loss and transfusion requirements in craniofacial surgery: a 5 year single-institution reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Introduction: Blood loss remains a major challenge in craniofacial surgery. Despite major advances in both craniofacial surgery and replacement of blood products, this area of practice remains challenging. (Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dilip Srinivasan, E. Carver, D. Rodrigues, R. Vemaraju, R. Marcus, G. Solanki, H. Nishikawa, M.S. Dover Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals

The use of a custom silicone prosthesis following resection of sphenoid wing meningiomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a simple and inexpensive technique for producing a custom prosthesis. (Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Craig Pearce, P.D. Grime Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals

[The range of craniosynostosis - timing and techniques of craniofacial repair.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Craniofacial anomalies show a wide spectrum of phenotypes and imply functional and esthetic disfigurement above all in cases of syndromal patients. The development in the field of craniofacial surgery during the last decades has brought us a system of highly standardized surgical procedures for the correction of the facial framework and the neighboring areas of the neurocranium which have only few tendencies for relapse. The feasibility of correction is nearby unlimited but implies sometimes considerable effort. As in other medical disciplines as well there is a risk of going beyond necessaries due to enthusiasm. The r...
Source: Praxis - September 8, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Obwegeser JA Tags: Praxis (Bern 1994) Source Type: journals

A modified frontal–nasal–orbital approach to midline lesions of the anterior cranial fossa and skull base: technical note with case illustrationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a detailed account of this procedure via photographs and a video. The frontal–nasal–orbital craniotomy provides access to the floor of the anterior fossa while avoiding excessive brain retraction associated with facial incisions. In addition, this approach is associated with a lower incidence of complications, such as CSF leak, brain retraction edema, or infection. The frontal–nasal–orbital craniotomy is a useful technique for midline lesions of the anterior skull base, and it should be in the armamentarium of neurological surgeons. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/...
Source: Urosurgical Review - September 3, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Neurosurgical Review Source Type: journals

Abstracts from the Special Care Dentistry 21st Annual Meeting can be accessed in the electronic version of this issue at interscience.wiley.comEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study's purpose was to note trends in the prevalence of oral manifestations of HIV and assess variations in the dental care of adults with HIV given the current use of antiretroviral therapy in both the industrialized world and developing nations. A comprehensive review of the English literature was completed on the incidence and prevalence of oral diseases and the types of dental services that provided comprehensive oral care to patients who have been HIV positive since 1980. The study concluded that significant and similar disparities exist in the use of dental health services for both patients with HIV and the gene...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 2, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: ABSTRACT Source Type: journals

Working with DICOM craniofacial imagesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The increasing use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) requires changes in our diagnosis and treatment planning methods as well as additional training. The standard for digital computed tomography images is called digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM). In this article we discuss the following concepts: visualization of CBCT images in orthodontics, measurement in CBCT images, creation of 2-dimensional radiographs from DICOM files, segmentation engines and multimodal images, registration and superimposition of 3-dimensional (3D) images, special applications for quantitative analysis, and 3D surgical pred...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dan Grauer, Lucia S.H. Cevidanes, William R. Proffit Tags: Techno Bytes Source Type: journals

Extensive Sino-Orbital Zygomycosis After Heart Transplantation: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Early detection of opportunistic infections in transplant recipients plays a big role in preventing dissemination. Fungal infections, including zygomycosis, should be considered for recipients, especially those with risk factors, such as diabetes, who present with local unusual manifestations. Sinonasal and orbital mucormycosis, if diagnosed in timely fashion, can be managed to reduce mortality. Although devastation of one-side facial and ophthalmic structures was inevitable in this case, the overall outcome was acceptable. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - August 31, 2009 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: S. Chitsaz, J. Bagheri, M.-H. Mandegar, H. Rayatzadeh, J. Razavi, L. Azadi Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Selective Pathologies of the Head and Neck in Children: A Developmental PerspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The range of pathology seen in the head and neck region is truly amazing and to a large extent probably mirrors the complex signaling pathways and careful orchestration of events that occurs between the primordial germ layers during the development of this region. As is true in general for the entire discipline of pediatric pathology, the head and neck pathology within this age group is as diverse and different as its adult counterpart. Cases that come across the pediatric head and neck surgical pathology bench are more heavily weighted toward developmental and congenital lesions such as branchial cleft anomalies, thyroglo...
Source: Advances in Anatomic Pathology - August 31, 2009 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

KBG syndrome: review of the literature and findings of 5 affected patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
KBG syndrome is a rare, multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome characterized by neurological disturbance, short stature, a distinct craniofacial appearance, and skeletal anomalies. It is likely to be autosomal dominant in nature with a wide range of expressivity in its clinical features. Dentally, macrodontia, particularly of the maxillary permanent central incisors is a common finding. The aim of this article was to review the familiar clinical presentations of this syndrome and to highlight previously unreported findings of generalized macrodontia and shovel-shaped incisors. Dental and clinical ...
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Harleen Kumar, Neeta Prabhu, Angus Cameron Tags: Online Only Articles Source Type: journals

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons CRANIO FellowshipEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Application deadline is August 28, 2009 to be considered for funding in 2010 The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons is pleased to announce the CRANIO Fellowship program for funding in 2009. The CRANIO (Craniofacial Region Added New Information Opportunity) Fellowship program gives recipients an opportunity to visit designated centers of excellence in craniofacial surgery throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico City in order to broaden their clinical approach and develop innovative surgical skills. Two fellows are selected annually with a stipend of $5,000 each to offset the cost of their visits. The CRANI...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 24, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Source Type: funding

Perioperative management of a child with von Willebrand disease undergoing surgical repair of craniosynostosis: looking at unusual targets.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the successful management of a craniosynostosis repair in a child with severe Type I von Willebrand disease diagnosed during the preoperative assessment and treated by coagulation factor VIII and ristocetin cofactor. Collaboration among the anesthesiologist, the neurosurgeon, the clinical pathologist, and the pediatric hematologist is important for successful management. PMID: 19690238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - August 22, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maquoi I, Bonhomme V, Born JD, Dresse MF, Ronge-Collard E, Minon JM, Hans P Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: journals

PrefaceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cleft lip and palate are congenital deformities, which, because of their frequency and localization to the orofacial region, are of great significance to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Although confined to a fairly small anatomic region, the typical cleft deformity requires significant specialized care by many disciplines. Nearly 15 years ago, the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) proposed parameters of care designed to help standardize the management of cleft patients. The goals of these cleft teams are to carry out periodic assessments and make suggestions regarding timing and sequencing of ...
Source: Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America - August 18, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: G.E. Ghali Source Type: journals

Reduced TFAP2A function causes variable optic fissure closure and retinal defects and sensitizes eye development to mutations in other morphogenetic regulatorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Mutations in the transcription factor encoding TFAP2A gene underlie branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS), a rare dominant disorder characterized by distinctive craniofacial, ocular, ectodermal and renal anomalies. To elucidate the range of ocular phenotypes caused by mutations in TFAP2A, we took three approaches. First, we screened a cohort of 37 highly selected individuals with severe ocular anomalies plus variable defects associated with BOFS for mutations or deletions in TFAP2A. We identified one individual with a de novo TFAP2A four amino acid deletion, a second individual with two non-synonymous...
Source: Human Genetics - August 15, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Human Genetics Source Type: journals

The management of syndromic mandibular asymmetry, especially hemifacial microsomiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Syndromic mandibular asymmetry occurs most commonly in hemifacial microsomia (HFM) but is by no means its only or even its predominant feature. HFM itself is the most common craniofacial anomaly after cleft lip and/or palate. (Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - August 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adrian W. Sugar Tags: Clinical Lessons Source Type: journals

Treatment options for obstructive sleep apneaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Opinion statement Sleep apnea is a major public health problem that afflicts 9% of women and 24% of men 30 to 60 years of age. It is highly treatable, but when untreated, it has been associated with (but not necessarily linked to) increased probability of cerebral and coronary vascular disease, congestive heart failure, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive dysfunction, excessive daytime sleepiness, motor vehicle accidents, reduced productivity, and decreased quality of life. The gold standard for treatment in adults is positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy: continuous PAP (CPAP), bilevel PAP, autotitrating CPAP...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Neurology - August 11, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Current Treatment Options in Neurology Source Type: journals